Can I understand Othello without being actaully taught by a teacher?

Question

I'm 15 n jus wanted ta read Othello(unabridged) fo my interest. Will I b able ta actually understand tha whole thing without any formal interpretation? I've had experience wid Shakespeare though(i've studied Julius Caesar as part of my syllabus) n I hav this Ardent version of Othello which i've heard is supposed ta be world renowed. So, will I b able to do it?

Answer 1

I think you should be able to understand it. Sometimes a teacher will actually try to "read in" some meanings artificially. So read it first, then listen to others if you have the opportunity. You shouldn't have any difficulty with the language if you've already read other plays by Shakespeare

Answer 2

Julius Caeser is easier compared to Othello, if read the Shakespeare version you have to consult someone who is well read in this regard.
I have tried to read Othello once but coudn't understand mant sentences, though i've already read, As You Like It, Julius Caeser, Merchant of Venice, Merry Wives Of Windsor.

Answer 3

As long as you've read previous Shakespeare works you will be able to understand any of his works, I read MacBeth when I was twelve and have read most of his other works, I even tutored my older brother and his friends on Shakespeare in order for them to pass Matric English...

Shakespeare is cool.....

Answer 4

The Arden editions come with notes so you should have no problems understanding the play.

It will help if you get hold of a video or dvd of a performance as well.

Answer 5

I doubt it! I really think you should stay in school for the rest of your life. Maybe you will learn to spell and to formulate a complete sentence by then. Hopefully.

Answer 6

I didn't understand it with a teacher. You could always get cliff notes on it though.

Answer 7

yes you can. the english is difficult to understand but after a while you get used to it.